Australian Social Enterprises

Hotel Etico is a boutique hotel and restaurant in the Blue Mountains, NSW, that provides hospitality training and employment opportunities for people with disabilities while offering unique accommodation and dining experiences for travellers. The social enterprise combines tourism and hospitality services with a social mission to create meaningful employment pathways and promote inclusion in the hospitality industry.

House of Welcome Catering (HW Catering) is a social enterprise using the power of food to connect communities and empower people from refugee and asylum seeking backgrounds to participate in employment opportunities. We empower participants to build financial security through meaningful employment and create pathways supporting self-determination and independence. Our menus reflect participants' cuisines while meeting the needs of all customers throughout Sydney. Products and services include Catering & Hospitality. Primary beneficiaries include New Migrants & Refugee Communities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Est in 1969 we currently employ 134 people.Our services include, packaging, kitting, electronic waste, Return & Earn depots, 3PL, warehousing, media/product destruction & recycling, Candle manufacturing and retail No ordinary workplace!Hoxton – operating since 1969. We employ more than 100 people with barriers to mainstream employment Hoxton has grown from humble beginnings into a modern workplace. We now proudly provide meaningful employment to more than 100 people who face barriers to mainstream employment, including people living with disabilities. We balance a business-like approach to contract packaging with a friendly and supportive work environment for the people we employ.All our packaging services are performed by a proficient and experienced workforce. Every one of our employees takes great pride in their work. Hoxton also provides valuable add-on packaging services such as labels, barcode labels, batch labels, pallet wrapping, pallet storage and inventory control. Packaging is more than putting things in boxes. Protection, handling, storage, savings on materials and presentation for sale are important aspects of packaging. All our packaging solutions and add-on services meet high quality standards. And they are competitively priced, so you get value for money. We create jobs for people facing barriers to mainstream employment we are RESPECTFUL, we are FUN, we are OPEN, we are SUPPORTIVE, we take RESPONSIBILITY. WE ARE HOXTON – AND THESE ARE OUR VALUES At Hoxton, success is measured by the impact we have on the lives of our employees. Over the past 47 years we’ve learned that participating in work transforms lives in ways people don’t expect. We have a workforce filled with happy, proud, confident and productive people. They give their best and they know that’s appreciated. At Hoxton everyone is welcome We have an active social club. A designated public transport bus runs to and from Liverpool Station every morning and afternoon. Here’s what our employees and their families say about Hoxton “People with disabilities don’t get accepted in a lot of workplaces but here they are accepted and appreciated by the supervisors. We make a lot of friends here, in the outside world we are seen as different but here they are seen as people not disabilities. I like working at Hoxton because it’s a safe environment. The people and supervisors are so friendly, lovely training officer and boss who understands us and isn’t hard on us but if we do something wrong they will come down on us.” ~ Sergio “Since Lauren has been working at Hoxton I have found that she is a lot more confident and is not worried about voicing her opinions anymore. She is also showing a much more mature attitude and doesn’t react to situations as quickly. She now has a good network of friends and she looks forward to going on the social outings that are held through work.”~ Anne – Lauren’s Mum When Ryan joined Hoxton Industries in January 2014 my first impression of the workplace was “wow” as it was clear that Hoxton was run very professionally and that it was more than just a place of employment – it was a hub where relationships are built and friendships are formed.It was clear from the outset that Ryan would thrive here. He has developed skills he didn’t even know he had – work wise, emotionally and socially.Ryan is supported in doing something different every day, expanding his skills and giving him the courage to continue to develop.His confidence has increased immensely – and the knowledge that he is contributing to the workforce, home and the community gives him a sense of pride in himself he didn’t previously have. Ryan is a changed person since starting at Hoxton. Because of all the help and support he receives, he is happier, healthier and more confident than we ever thought possible. Hoxton has given him the sense of responsibility and dedication required to hold down a job – and he has forged new friendships which enrich his life.He can’t wait to go to work every day because he just loves it! Every day is a great day for Ryan at Hoxton Industries!

Humans of Purpose is a certified social enterprise in NSW providing digital marketing, social media, and virtual assistance services to purpose-driven businesses. They primarily support disadvantaged people by providing employment opportunities and business development services, while helping organisations with their digital presence and automation needs.

To establish a botanic garden within the Hunter Region that would serve the people as a focus for the appreciation, study, research and enjoyment of horticulture, botany and related fields by the growing and display of plants, both native and introduced species, in landscaped and natural surroundings. Products and services include Community & Social Services, Horticulture & arboriculture, Training & Education Services. Primary beneficiaries include Environmental Sustainability. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Hunter Valley Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered in NSW, operating in the Hunter Valley region. As an Indigenous corporation, its inherent social impact is to serve and empower the local Aboriginal community, though specific programs and activities are not detailed in the provided information.

Hunter Valley Training Company (now operating as Zeal Futures) is a social enterprise that provides apprenticeship and traineeship facilitation, helping participants gain nationally recognised qualifications while working with industry employers. The organisation offers the HVTC Skills Centre with traditional, customized and flexible training programs, including Work Readiness Programs designed to assist unemployed individuals transition into paid employment.

Hunter Wayila Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous business registered in New South Wales. Details regarding its specific operational activities and social impact are not provided in the available information.

iClick2Learn teaches business skills to staff and volunteers working in not-for-profits, charities, social enterprises & community groups. Our comprehensive education platform and learning library help our vital community workforce adapt to change and build resilient and sustainable organisations.Our social impact purpose is to help the helpers live their purpose to impact their communities by providing accessible knowledge when they need it. Products and services include Training & Education Services. Primary beneficiaries include A charitable or not for profit organisation. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

ID. Know Yourself Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous business registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC) and the ACNC. While its specific activities are not detailed in the provided information, its status indicates a focus on benefiting the Indigenous community.

iDeadly Indigenous Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC) in NSW. The provided public register details do not specify its operational activities, programs, or specific social impact.

Identity Connections Indigenous Corporation is an Indigenous business registered in New South Wales. The provided public register extract does not detail its specific activities, programs, or the social impact it aims to achieve.

Ignite is an SSI social enterprise that enables individuals to learn, be mentored and connect, helping them to grow through the power of their own ideas. Ignite supports individuals with an idea for self-employment from new migrant, CALD, refugee, disability and First Nations communities. Our program places the client at the centre of the plan, and provides pathways to social support. Products and services include Catering & Hospitality, Community & Social Services, Training & Education Services. Primary beneficiaries include New Migrants & Refugee Communities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Illaroo Co-operative Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered in NSW, also registered with the ACNC. While its specific activities and social impact are not detailed in the provided public register information, its structure as an Aboriginal Co-operative suggests a focus on community benefit and self-determination for Indigenous people.

The Illawarra Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous‑run organisation based in New South Wales that delivers community services, cultural programs and economic opportunities tailored to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Illawarra region. By operating social enterprises and offering training and consultancy, the corporation generates revenue while reinvesting profits to improve social, cultural and economic outcomes for its members. Its work focuses on empowerment, capacity‑building and fostering sustainable Indigenous businesses.

The Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation provides essential health services to the Aboriginal community in the Illawarra region of NSW. Its primary social impact is to improve health outcomes and promote the overall well-being of Indigenous Australians through culturally appropriate care.

Illawarra All Blacks Sport and Recreation Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation in NSW, likely focused on providing sport and recreation opportunities. Its anticipated social impact is fostering community engagement and well-being within the Aboriginal community in the Illawarra region.